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Friday, January 15, 2010

Adding borders posed much less of a problem than the piecing of the circle blocks. Half Square Triangles are my favorite block, so easy to construct, versatile, and adds so much impact to a quilt.

I have been down on the floor, basting this quilt. Although I do find this part of the process a chore I do take my time, ensuring that the backing, batting and quilt top are all perfectly smooth and aligned. A well basted quilt is tantamount to a quilt without puckers, tucks and fabric distortion. Excess fabric cannot be "quilted out" as you go along, believe me I have tried!

OK...so how hard IS it to make those curved squares? I am getting ready to do a few for the 4th round of the Old Red Barn Co. Quilt Along and I'm kinda nervous about these squares...they are the last to learn before we put the whole quilt together...ugh!:)

just wondering....have you ever tried matching the centers, etc. of your three sandwich pieces, then easing the entire sandwich onto the ironing board, pressing one side, then turning it over very carefully and pressing the other side ....all before you begin your pinning process. An instructor at one of the quilting classes I attended suggested these steps. I've tried it & found it to be very beneficial....seems to take away all the excess fabric, etc. before the pinning even begins.

This quilt makes me happy just looking at it. You should try a Curve Master Presser Foot. It makes sewing these and other curves a dream. No pinning! I've got one and it really works. http://www.ozquilts.com.au/curve-master-presser-foot-p18562.html

You always use the mose vibrant colors. I just love every project you create. And the border you did on this! WOW! I love how the triangles and rectangles go together to make it look like little houses. So cute!! Jenn

This looks great! I'm attempting to bast my first quilt this weekend. I'm nervous....you hate to screw something up that you put so much time into! I want to put a button where the squares meet up with embroidery floss. Any pointers?